An interview with Sir James Mitchell on his thoughts on life in the pandemic, and the need to make a change. by Glen Herbert Born and raised in Bequia, Sir James Mitchell served as the second Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from 1984 to 2000 and as Premier of Saint Vincent from 1972 to 1974. He founded the New Democratic Party (NDP)Continue reading ““COVID is not going away””
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Providing relief
Thanks to a number of donors who came forward, we’re able to continue our program of relief vouchers. We’ve distributed 120 of these so far, each valuing $100 to be spent at Knight’s Trading in Port Elizabeth. They are intended as a help as well as a way of saying that we’re thinking of you.Continue reading “Providing relief”
Hands Across the Sea book donation
By Tylisha Miller The month of December greeted us with boxes of some of the greatest gifts a child can ask for, books! Our friends Darcy and John brought us boxes of interesting children’s book ranging from all genres and levels. The books were a donation was from Hands Across the Sea. John and Darcy volunteerContinue reading “Hands Across the Sea book donation”
Love a little, helps a lot
by Solana Gooding Two weeks before the new school year started after a long-extended break due to Covid -19, a young man whom I hadn’t seen for some time, stopped in at my place of business to say hi, interested in hearing how he was doing, how were life and school going, his first reactionContinue reading “Love a little, helps a lot”
You make a life by what you give
by Tylisha Miller Volunteering is significant as it offers fundamental assistance to worthwhile causes, individuals in need, and the wider community. Without a doubt, numerous organizations and good causes depend on the liberality of volunteers as oftentimes they’re just part-financed through government or local councils, and can’t bear to pay rates for all their staff.Continue reading “You make a life by what you give”
Lending a hand
It’s been a tough time for all, though that’s particularly true for people on the island who depend on tourism. The economic situation is felt keenly now, and it will resonate for the foreseeable future. So, we decided to offer a hand in the form of 80 food vouchers, each valued at $100 to beContinue reading “Lending a hand”
Off to school
Lauriel Stowe wants to be a volcanologist. “We had a geography class,” she says, recalling some years ago, “and [the teacher] was talking about plate tectonics, and I really found the topic interesting.” She did some of her own research and, among other things, learned that there is only one working volcanologist in St. VincentContinue reading “Off to school”
